Hehe, thanks for the welcome Paul.
That ariel photo is really interesting, now I know basically how people got down to the station, it's always been something that was at the back of my mind.
It's also really cool to think that all used to be right outside my front door, I
really wish it was still like that now.
I'm not sure pacers have much use for the "fast lines" that used to exist there.
I think I had heard there was a station at Irlams o'th Height but that seems even more crazy than the Pendlebury one.
I had a vague idea that the Pendlebury station was of a similar design and construction to Swinton as the wall that remains right outside is of the same brickwork that Swinton is built from, and looks right out of place merged into the black wall.
It's right behind the bus stop under the trees, over the road from St. Augustines, incase you hadn't been aware it was still there (but I'm sure you where)
Any scans of photos would be very very appreciated should it not be too much trouble!